Assistant Coach, Softball - Topeka, United States - Washburn University

Description

Position Title:
Assistant Coach, Softball


Department:
Softball


Advertised Pay:
low to mid $30,000's


Campus Location:
Washburn University

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by May 20, 2024

Position Summary:

Assist the Head Coach in the general leadership of the women's softball team, including coaching, scheduling, conditioning, practices and recruiting.

Essential Functions:

• Assist coaches with practices, work-outs, and with monitoring academic progress and class schedules.
• Remain apprised of MIAA & NCAA rules and regulations.
• Support the coaches in maintaining a healthy and fair work environment by promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Lead by example of being a team leader and motivator, and work to build positive and cooperative relationships with staff, encouraging them to work toward individual and departmental goals.
• Schedule teams, make travel arrangements, ensure scholarships are in place, etc.
• Coach specific softball techniques during practice, run practices and otherwise assist the Head Softball Coach with coaching responsibilities.
• Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience playing or coaching softball
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets University standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to complete travel throughout the region during the softball season.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Experience coaching softball at the college level.
• Ability to use and or learn computer software related to recruitment and statistics reporting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Full-time, Exempt, Mon-Fri

Background check and driving history are required

Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment.

We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn's efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.

Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment.

If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email or call at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.